Not only does Tommy Bahama Laguna Beach serve up some fabulous fare in the heart of picturesque Laguna Beach, but I was pleased to discover that they are an eco-friendly company that is actively committed to sustainability. On a recent lunch visit, my friend Anita of Diary of a Mad Hungry Woman and I were […]
OC Dining
Tommy Bahama’s Laguna Beach
Since I missed the pre-grand opening media dinner of Tommy Bahama’s Laguna Beach while traipsing around Cannes and the City of Lights, and then heard from my foodie friends how freaking awesome it was – I had to experience it myself as soon as the dust settled after Thanksgiving. Let me tell you right up […]
The Californian
Just before Thanksgiving I was invited to The Californian at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa in Huntington Beach to meet and welcome the newest member of their culinary team, Executive Sous Chef Chris Toth, and experience an exclusive tasting of the Fall + Winter menu items and new additions to their vast wine selection. […]
Cuisine and Couture
Being the only restaurant in the U.S. with a fashion runway, AnQi by Crustacean evokes glamour and sophistication the instant you enter the Asian-inspired eco modern space. As the Orange County glitterati streamed in for the first-ever Bloomingdale’s fashion show, a palpable excitement fills the air. Once the throbbing techno beat begins, eyes are transfixed […]
Seasons 52
You may have heard that a hot new grill and wine bar has opened in South Coast Plaza. Yes, indeed, Seasons 52 has spread their wings and landed in Orange County. Founded and created in Orlando, FL, Seasons 52’s concept of seasonal, health-oriented foods is a perfect match for the California lifestyle. The seasonally inspired […]
Hot Tip: True Food Kitchen
Patio dining in southern California doesn’t get much better than this – unless you’re at the beach! Two of the best items on the menu: silky Edamame Dumplings and Caramelized Onion Tart with Figs and Gorgonzola. True Food Kitchen, newly opened in Fashion Island next to Roy’s. 451 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, CA (949) […]
Blues & BBQ at the Hyatt
Here’s a quick quiz for you: 1. Do you like barbecue? 2.. Do you like the blues? 3. Are you looking for a fun and affordable evening of entertainment for the entire family? If you answered “Yes” to any of the above, then why not head to Huntington Beach and the gorgeous ocean-front Hyatt Regency Resort […]
Love a Loaf of Tillamook
I’m proud to say that I’ve been part of the “Loaf Love” Tour! I’m also willing to wager that you’re wondering what the heck is the “Loaf Love” tour? It starts in Tillamook, Oregon with these adorable little orange mini buses fabricated from a 1966 Standard VW Microbus and ends with bringing tasty Tillamook cheese […]
Crushin’ it at Z’Tejas
Last week we had an all-around fantastic OC BlogCrush meet-up at Z’Tejas in South Coast Plaza. Hosted by the ebullient Frank Groff, bloggers were greeted with chilled, lip-smacking-good blended Chambord Margaritas. We had a chance to mingle and chat with bloggers from all around Orange County while the kitchen, headed by Chef Danny Stevens, kept rolling out […]
The Evolution of Sushi
Being part of a tweetup at the recently opened Sushilicious in Irvine, was as much about conviviality and good times as it was about the sushi – for us anyway 🙂 And when I sat down to write this post, I started wondering about the origins of sushi – we all know it came from […]